Time Now in Dunedin, New Zealand 🇳🇿
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Dunedin ranks
#8 for most southerly · #12 for first into the new day · #33 for clocks changing soonest.
Lat/Long: 45.87° S, 170.5° E
Elevation: 21 m above sea level
Population rank: #8 of 607 cities in New Zealand by population
Region: Otago
Country: 🇳🇿 New Zealand (Oceania)
IANA Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
Solar time: clocks run about 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: NZST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in New Zealand: NZST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in New Zealand: NZDT
Dunedin is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Dunedin, New Zealand, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Dunedin
Daylight Hours in Dunedin
Dunedin gets 9h 04m of daylight today. Sunrise in Dunedin is at 08:12 and sunset in Dunedin is at 17:16.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 39m near the June solstice to 15h 44m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Dunedin and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Dunedin
What is the current local time in Dunedin?
The live local time in Dunedin is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Dunedin currently observes NZST, with a standard offset of UTC+12:00.
What time zone is Dunedin in?
Dunedin uses the NZST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+12:00.
Does Dunedin observe daylight saving time?
Yes, but not right now. Dunedin switches to daylight saving time during the summer months.
Cities Sharing Dunedin's Time Zone (UTC+12:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Dunedin.
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Prayer Times in Dunedin
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 06:23 | 08:12 | 12:44 | 14:56 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 06:22 | 08:11 | 12:44 | 14:57 | 17:16 | 18:46 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 06:22 | 08:10 | 12:44 | 14:58 | 17:17 | 18:47 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 06:21 | 08:10 | 12:44 | 14:58 | 17:18 | 18:48 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 06:20 | 08:09 | 12:44 | 14:59 | 17:19 | 18:49 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 06:20 | 08:08 | 12:44 | 15:00 | 17:20 | 18:50 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 06:19 | 08:07 | 12:44 | 15:01 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Dunedin
Sunrise
in Dunedin
↑
8:12 AM
Sunset
in Dunedin
↓
5:16 PM
Day Length
9h 03m
Dawn
in Dunedin
7:38 AM
Dusk
in Dunedin
5:50 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Dunedin
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
20.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:33
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:58
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Distances & Clock Changes in Dunedin
How Far Is Dunedin From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 2,109 km | WNW (302deg) |
| Singapore | 8,341 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,468 km | NW (309deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,580 km | NNW (335deg) |
| Los Angeles | 11,398 km | NE (53deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 11,434 km | SE (145deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,095 km | W (278deg) |
| Dubai | 13,904 km | W (271deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Dunedin?
Dunedin next changes its clocks on September 26, 2026, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Dunedin's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Dunedin and you would surface near Cariño, Spain, about 269 km from the antipodal point at 45.9deg N, 9.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dunedin
What time is it in Dunedin right now?
The current local time in Dunedin is 20:35 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Dunedin follows the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
What time zone is Dunedin in?
Dunedin uses the Pacific/Auckland IANA time zone (UTC+12:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Dunedin?
Is Dunedin on daylight saving time right now?
No — Dunedin is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dunedin today?
Today in Dunedin: sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset is at 17:16, giving 9h 03m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Dunedin tonight?
The moon phase over Dunedin tonight is Waxing Crescent with 20.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Dunedin?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Dunedin, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.